Governor Simon faltered in his words, realizing that Edward was, in fact, the owner of Titan Energy. While it might not wield the same level of power as Petrocorp, Titan Energy still held significant influence, particularly with Edward having the president's secretary by his side.Simon had no idea how to persuade him to let go of Sam, but he tried to appeal to Edward’s sense of reason and respect. "Mr. Edward, I understand that you are upset by Sam’s behavior, but please don’t make things worse. You are a guest in my home, and I respect you as a business partner and a friend of the president. Please show some mercy and release him."Edward looked at Simon with a hint of contempt. He was not impressed by Simon’s plea, nor did he care about his relationship with him. To him, he had only come to the party as a favor to Eva, who had asked him to accompany her.He said, "Governor, I appreciate your hospitality, but I don’t appreciate your interference. This is between me and Sam. He has i
"But..." Simon’s heart pounded in his chest as he saw Edward’s hand tighten around Sam's arm, pressing him against the table."Edward," Sam warned, his voice low and dangerous. "You’re crossing a line."Edward merely smirked, his grip on Sam’s arm unyielding. "And what are you going to do about it?"Sam swallowed hard, his mind racing as he tried to think of a way out of this situation. He knew he couldn’t physically overpower Edward, but he wasn’t about to let Edward intimidate him."You don’t want to do this," Sam said, trying to keep his voice steady. "You don’t want to make an enemy out of me."Edward laughed, a harsh sound that echoed around the room. "And why is that? Are you going to send your goons after me?""No,: Sam replied, his gaze never leaving Edward’s. "I’m going to ruin you!"The room fell silent at Sam’s words. Everyone was watching them now, their eyes wide with shock and anticipation. They were waiting to see what would happen next, waiting to see if Edward would b
Exactly 15 minutes later, Albert Miller arrived, followed by a dozen burly individuals, all armed. Albert, who was perceptive, could sense that his son was in trouble; otherwise, Governor Simon wouldn't have sounded so alarmed.Albert Miller entered the room with swift and determined strides. He spotted his son, Sam, standing in a corner with a pale face. He also noticed a young man seated casually in a chair, a sardonic smile playing on his lips. Furthermore, he saw Eva, standing beside the young man, wearing an expression of concern and confusion."Sam!" Albert Miller exclaimed, rushing toward his son. "Are you okay?"Sam ran to his father and embraced him tightly. "Dad, I'm so glad you're here. I was really scared."Albert Miller gently stroked his son's hair, then turned his piercing gaze toward Edward. "Who is he?"Sam looked at his father with teary eyes. “That’s him, Dad,” he said, pointing towards Edward. "That’s Edward, the owner of Titan Energy. He dared to humiliate me in p
Even though he was surprised, Albert Miller was not worried. He was confident that no matter how brave Edward was, Edward would not hurt him. So, he provoked Edward openly. He took out a gun from his pocket, and pointed it at Edward."You think you can win against me?" Albert Miller said loudly. "You're wrong. I will kill you right now!"Albert Miller pulled the trigger of his gun, hoping to shoot Edward in the head. But, before the bullet could come out of the barrel of the gun, Edward had already moved quickly and grabbed his hand.Edward twisted Albert Miller’s wrist with force, making him drop his gun. The gun fell to the floor with a loud noise.Edward then pulled Albert Miller closer to him, and punched his face. Even though it was a weak punch for Edward, Albert felt an immense pain in his nose and mouth. Blood flowed from his wounds.However, Edward did not give Albert Miller a chance to recover from his punch. He continued to attack him with punches and kicks that were relent
Eva was shocked by Edward’s reaction. She felt hurt and rejected by him.She did not understand why he was acting like this. She did not understand why he was pushing her away.Meanwhile, Edward heard Eva’s words, but he did not feel anything. He only felt hatred and disgust for her."Aaargh!" Edward felt a sharp pain in his head again, and this time it was more painful. He felt like his brain was being torn apart by a powerful force. He did not know what and why this was happening.He screamed in agony, and fell to the floor. He curled up into a ball, and clutched his head with his hands.Eva saw Edward collapsing to the floor, and felt a surge of panic. She ran towards him, and knelt down beside him."Edward, Edward, what’s wrong?" Eva asked, as she tried to comfort him. "Please, talk to me!"But Edward did not hear Eva’s words. He only heard a loud ringing sound in his ears. He only saw a bright flash of light in his eyes. He felt like he was losing consciousness.[Ding!]But then,
The room hung in eerie suspense as Sam's machete descended toward Edward's exposed neck. It was a moment of impending tragedy, where emotions clashed with reason and vengeance seemed inevitable.But just as the blade was inches away from its deadly destination, a phenomenon both breathtaking and bewildering unfolded before everyone's eyes. Edward's body emitted a thin golden light, as if a protective aura had enveloped him. This ethereal glow seemed to defy the laws of nature, creating an invisible barrier that prevented the machete from making contact with his skin.Sam's violent swing met an invisible resistance, and he was abruptly repelled backward with tremendous force, hurtling through the air for a distance of five meters. He crashed into a pile of ornate furniture, scattering it in all directions. The machete slipped from his grasp and clattered to the floor.The scene was nothing short of miraculous and left those in attendance gasping in astonishment. Eva, Sam, and even Gove
Amidst the intensity of the moment, instead of responding verbally, Edward surveyed the aftermath. The burly men who had previously assaulted him lay strewn across the floor, their powerful physiques no match for him. Their bodies bearing the marks of their brutal encounter.However, it was the lifeless form of the Petrocorp CEO, whom Edward had killed during the grip of Temptation, that left an indelible mark of remorse on him. He shook his head in disbelief at the consequences of his actions during that dark influence.With a sense of solemnity, Edward sent a telepathic message to The System, expressing his gratitude for its intervention. He acknowledged that without The System's protection, he might have become Temptation's puppet.The System replied promptly, its telepathic presence clear and comforting. [Ding! You're welcome. It's my duty to ensure your safety. Please let us know if you need any assistance.]'Sure.'Edward held Eva gently, understanding the tumult of emotions th
Edward sighed and took Eva’s hand in his. He looked into her eyes and said, "Eva, I appreciate what you’ve done for me. You saved my life, and you’ve shown me kindness and compassion. You’re a remarkable woman, and I’m grateful to have met you."Eva felt a surge of warmth and emotion in her chest. She felt a connection with Edward that she couldn’t explain. She wanted to know more about him, to understand him better. She squeezed his hand and said, "Thank you, but you don’t have to thank me. I did what anyone would do in that situation. I’m just glad you’re okay."Edward smiled. "You’re too modest. You’re brave and smart, and you have a good heart. You deserve to know the truth about me. But it’s not something I can tell you here and now. It’s too complicated and risky."Eva felt a twinge of frustration and curiosity. She wondered what Edward was hiding from her, and why it was so dangerous. "But Edward, why can’t you tell me? What are you afraid of? Who are you running from?"Edward